How To Fix D9101 - No authorization to read files in directory &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D9 - Environment Management System

• Message number: 101

• Message text: No authorization to read files in directory &

What causes this issue?

The system tried to read files from the &v1& directory. However, you do
not have authorization to read files from this directory.

System Response

The files could not be imported from this directory.

How to fix this error?

Obtain the necessary authorization for the &v1& directory from your
system administrator, or use another directory.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D9101 - No authorization to read files in directory & ?

  The SAP error message D9101, which states "No authorization to read files in directory &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access a specific directory on the application server where files are stored. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to upload or download files, or when accessing data stored in the file system.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user account does not have the required authorizations to read files in the specified directory.
  Directory Permissions: The operating system-level permissions for the directory may not allow the SAP user to access it.
  Incorrect Directory Path: The directory path specified in the transaction or program may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for file access, typically through roles assigned in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Directory Permissions:
  
  Check the operating system permissions for the directory in question. Ensure that the SAP service user (e.g., SAPSIDadm) has read access to the directory.
  On Unix/Linux systems, you can use commands like ls -l to check permissions and chmod to modify them if necessary.
  On Windows systems, check the directory properties and ensure that the SAP service user has the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Verify Directory Path:
  
  Ensure that the directory path specified in the SAP configuration is correct. This can be checked in transaction AL11 (for file directories) or in the relevant configuration settings.
  If the path is dynamic or based on parameters, ensure that those parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP Basis team. They can help check the system configuration, user roles, and directory permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  AL11: Display directories.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for D9101 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding file handling and authorization management for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the D9101 error message in SAP.